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| Expense | El Carmen | Santa Ana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.32 | $5.09 | El Carmen |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.28 | $20.35 | El Carmen |
| Cappuccino | $1.30 | $1.53 | El Carmen |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.92 | $115 | El Carmen |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.84 | $18.66 | El Carmen |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.76 | $49.18 | El Carmen |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.10 | $14.25 | El Carmen |
| Fitness club membership | $12.10 | $14.25 | El Carmen |
| Cinema ticket | $3.17 | $3.73 | El Carmen |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $171 | $210 | El Carmen |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $119 | $146 | El Carmen |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $358 | $439 | El Carmen |
| Total single-person budget | $407 | $485 | El Carmen |
| Average net salary | $405 | $477 |
El Carmen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in El Carmen runs about $407 versus $485 in Santa Ana — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, El Carmen leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in El Carmen · Full cost of living in Santa Ana